Oct 2023 Gunboat GR Challenge

[UnknownHero]

Hey all,

I am in need of a thrashing by some high quality gunboat players before my ego gets too big. So in the same vein as the ongoing full press GR challenge that Yonni organized, who is interested in a Gunboat GR challenge?

Add your name to this list in order of Gunboat GR rank, and we will see how many games we can end up filling.

I am thinking of having the games start mid October, something like Oct 15. For the game settings, they are also flexible, but how does something like this sound for a start?

36h phases
SoS scoring
Hidden draw votes
3 excused misses


Each table can agree to modify these settings as desired.

I'll put my name on the list for starters:

Gunboat GR Rank / Username

G1

299. UnknownHero

[UnknownHero]

In the meantime, while we wait for this to start, here is an unrelated open gunboat game that anyone can join for fun:

Quiet Quagmire
https://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=748006

[Jamiet99uk]

3 excused missed turns is too many for my liking, it could lead to a lot of delays.

[UnknownHero]

I'm happy to drop the excused missed turns to 1 or 0, I don't intend on using them myself.

[V+]

How ‘bout anonymous players, all votes hidden, and winner-take-all…?

[Troodonte]

How ‘bout anonymous players, all votes hidden, and winner-take-all…?

I agree with this.
In anyway

Gunboat GR Rank / Username

G1

26. Troodonte
299. UnknownHero

[UnknownHero]

How ‘bout anonymous players, all votes hidden, and winner-take-all…?

Once the players in each group are established, we can decide the most popular options for the game settings from among those players. I have no problem with the settings you propose.

[Ferdack]

I may not have a high GB rating, but since gimix's Social Square gunboat series lost momentum in the signups, I'm in.

Gunboat GR Rank / Username

G1

26. Troodonte
299. UnknownHero
1986. Ferdack

[Hamilton Brian]

26. Troodonte
79. Hamilton Brian
299. UnknownHero
1986. Ferdack

[Hamilton Brian]

Wait, are we doing Rating or Position?

[UnknownHero]

Wait, are we doing Rating or Position?

I was thinking position (I'm a long way from a GR rating of 299!)

I hope a disparity of GR ranks doesn't discourage people from joining. This whole setup is an opportunity to group similarly ranked players together. I certainly felt apprehensive about my Full Press GR rank in that GR Challenge but I'm treating it as a good growth and learning opportunity.

So please, anyone feel free to join, no matter your rank.

Gunboat GR Rank / Username

G1

26. Troodonte
299. UnknownHero
1986. Ferdack
16891. Hamilton Brian


Jamiet99uk and V+, are you in?

[JustAGuyNamedWill]

I would like to join if that’s okay with yall. Need to get good somehow

[Jamiet99uk]

Sure, put me in.

[Ferdack]

Just updating the list..

Gunboat GR Rank / Username

G1

26. Troodonte
299. UnknownHero
1986. Ferdack
3153. Jamiet99uk
16891. Hamilton Brian
Rank N/A. JustAGuyNamedWill

[JustAGuyNamedWill]

Well I have some bad luck. Ive got a huge test for my law class coming up so i will probably drop out just to be safe. Also id rather have an experienced player take my spot

[DougJoe]

Well I have some bad luck. Ive got a huge test for my law class coming up so i will probably drop out just to be safe. Also id rather have an experienced player take my spot

Good luck on your test!

[CNote]

26. Troodonte
299. UnknownHero
1986. Ferdack
3153. Jamiet99uk
5738. CNote
16891. Hamilton Brian
Rank N/A. JustAGuyNamedWill

[CNote]

Sorry I just got that I am supposed to be using my Gunboat Ghost rating and overall. First time Ghost Rating Challenger

26. Troodonte
299. UnknownHero
1986. Ferdack
3153. Jamiet99uk
15716. CNote
16891. Hamilton Brian
Rank N/A. JustAGuyNamedWill

[Aristocrat]

Adding in

26. Troodonte
164. Aristocrat
299. UnknownHero
1986. Ferdack
3153. Jamiet99uk
15716. CNote
16891. Hamilton Brian
Rank N/A. JustAGuyNamedWill164

[Ferdack]

Seeing that we already have enough players for a game, can we start earlier than the 15th?